Jon cook Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 where I'm at 3 month later. Weather and work have been the main reason for the lack of progress, but i've taken this week off to make a dent on her. The trailer axle with pressed in suspension units needed replacing, to after a 8 week wait ive fitted a new axle along new wheels and was just waiting on the new coupling before connecting it all up. The original was well.past it best and Peak no longer make couplings, nor were spares available. I was assured a knott kf series would fit. This arrived yesterdsy, needless to say - it doeant fit!!! The cross member is in the way of the handbrake. I'm limited on options given the 100mm centre front fixing but options include extending the trailer, with a bispoke mounting plate or cutting out said cross member and reweldibg in a new one to make space - either option is gonna cost! All those extra seats that had been added..... the idiot that installed them for some reason decided to core out the deck. Gawd knows why, as the shaft of the seats didn't lower beyond the base plate. These x5 100mm holes have now been filled and glassed over in this weeks good weather. Its not what you'd call pretty, but once rubbed back down and the deck painted will be perfectly servicable as a fishing platform. The electrics was a proper mess, new rewire, duel battrey set up with blue sea add a battrey kit - gawd tinned wire has gone up over the last 3 years!! I've decided to keep the rubbing stipes for this year at least - too much work. Shes all rubbed down in anticipation on antifouling. Needs a good polishing and waxing, which is tomorrow or saturdays job. Special thanks to @Saintly Fish, for my new Garmin UHD2 95SV, I wasn't gonna bother with this as it's abit extravagant, but what the heck. Only thing I'm waiting on is the coupling issue to be resolved and I can get her in the water. Need to invest in a new auxiliary outboard... seems that 2nd hand are holding thier value so I may as well buy new. I'm thinking of calling her 'MoneyPit'. To be cont......... daio web, Saintly Fish and thejollysinker 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Don't suppose your self employed Jon? If so, you could always get a new Tohatsu 2 stroke as an aux engine. I did it, got a new 5hp 2 stoke for my tender, think it was £1200 iirc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Might sound a bit blunt but if you're worried about the price of tinned wire going up then boating may not be for you. There's nothing cheap about being afloat, but I guess you've already figured that out 😱🤣. Keep going though - it'll be a great feeling once you're boating fish on marks that you've sussed yourself. Nothing beats it in my view 👍 Malc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Yes @Andy135 you did sound very blunt, remember not everyone is as well heeled as yourself. I think that the mention of wire price was more of a general observation of the run away inflation that us poor people are struggling with at the moment Jon cook, GPSguru and Saintly Fish 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon cook Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share Posted May 5, 2023 9 hours ago, Saintly Fish said: Don't suppose your self employed Jon? If so, you could always get a new Tohatsu 2 stroke as an aux engine. I did it, got a new 5hp 2 stoke for my tender, think it was £1200 iirc. No matey. I'll stick with 4 stroke, mainly for ease. I'm thinking the Tohatsu 6hp or mariner 6hp. Both around that sort of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 1 minute ago, Jon cook said: No matey. I'll stick with 4 stroke, mainly for ease. I'm thinking the Tohatsu 6hp or mariner 6hp. Both around that sort of money. 2 stroke offers a lighter engine to hang off the transome with more power. For an aux I'd go 2 stroke all the way. Either way, Tohatsu is a good choice. Jon cook 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon cook Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share Posted May 5, 2023 7 hours ago, Andy135 said: Might sound a bit blunt but if you're worried about the price of tinned wire going up then boating may not be for you. There's nothing cheap about being afloat, but I guess you've already figured that out 😱🤣. Keep going though - it'll be a great feeling once you're boating fish on marks that you've sussed yourself. Nothing beats it in my view 👍 As @JonC alluded too it was more in reference to inflation. I Wired in a 2nd battrey and charging kit into my motor 3 years ago to run a fridge etc for camping trip. Wire and components seem to have doubled in that time frame. Making progress which is the main thing, but I just want it finished now! Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 2 minutes ago, Jon cook said: As @JonC alluded too it was more in reference to inflation. I Wired in a 2nd battrey and charging kit into my motor 3 years ago to run a fridge etc for camping trip. Wire and components seem to have doubled in that time frame. Making progress which is the main thing, but I just want it finished now! We expect to see floating picks by Monday!! 🤣 don't do an @Geoffor @captin slows old outlaw and take years. Jon cook 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon cook Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share Posted May 5, 2023 The better half is already worrying about what the neighbours might think!! To prevent the inevitable ear ache, I need to get it in the water.... I'm hoping June. Andy135 and Saintly Fish 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Saintly Fish said: We expect to see floating picks by Monday!! 🤣 don't do an @Geoffor @captin slows old outlaw and take years. 🥱 GPSguru and Geoff 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Any pics? Can you use a spacer plate for mounting the hitch for clearance? Is it the actual handbrake lever thats not clearing or the linkage underneath? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 @GPSguru why the optimistic emoji thing? The OP confirmed my suspicions so I was on the money. As always. You just need to get a crush on someone else. Someone older maybe, nearer your own age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, JonC said: @GPSguru why the optimistic emoji thing? The OP confirmed my suspicions so I was on the money. As always. You just need to get a crush on someone else. Someone older maybe, nearer your own age. God forbid, you really are an ugly faggot with an ego the size of a feckin planet. let folk judge on your faggotness, Edited May 5, 2023 by GPSguru Andy135 and JDP 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 12 minutes ago, GPSguru said: God forbid, you really are an ugly faggot with an ego the size of a feckin planet. let folk judge on your faggotness, Kept the photo though I see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 19 minutes ago, JonC said: Kept the photo though I see. Why not, it's a good look!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 19 minutes ago, JonC said: Kept the photo though I see. No, I don't keep faggot porn on my phone, I just linked to it on here 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Just now, GPSguru said: No, I don't keep faggot porn on my phone, I just linked to it on here 🙄 Ok, say what you like. We can all see though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Just now, JonC said: Ok, say what you like. We can all see though. I guess even a simple search on the forum is way beyond your technical expertise 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 12 minutes ago, GPSguru said: I guess even a simple search on the forum is way beyond your technical expertise 🙄 Ask yourself one question, who are you actually lying to? We all know who you are thinking of when you go to the wank bank. It’s a bit disturbing but understandable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 8 minutes ago, JonC said: Ask yourself one question, who are you actually lying to? We all know who you are thinking of when you go to the wank bank. It’s a bit disturbing but understandable. You really know how to degrade what is essentially a good discussion forum. Sinking to these sort of unacceptable depths is not helpful, and as a member of the SLT, you should know better and equally you should stop making yourself look a complete twat. I am sure @Andy135and @Saintly Fishare exasperated by your poor thought process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 2 minutes ago, GPSguru said: You really know how to degrade what is essentially a good discussion forum. Sinking to these sort of unacceptable depths is not helpful, and as a member of the SLT, you should know better and equally you should stop making yourself look a complete twat. I am sure @Andy135and @Saintly Fishare exasperated by your poor thought process They’re probably wondering why you’re carrying a picture of me around with you🤣🤣🤣 GPSguru 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 3 minutes ago, GPSguru said: You really know how to degrade what is essentially a good discussion forum. Sinking to these sort of unacceptable depths is not helpful, and as a member of the SLT, you should know better and equally you should stop making yourself look a complete twat. I am sure @Andy135and @Saintly Fishare exasperated by your poor thought process Not at all. I think it's hilarious 🤣🤣 GPSguru 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Ok so I’ve delved a bit deeper into this through OOs records and stats facility. That picture has been viewed 759 times in the last 2 years, always by the same person and usually late at night for a duration of 3 minutes. That’s not me guessing, that’s counting and the system doesn’t make mistakes. Saintly Fish, GPSguru and Andy135 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 8 minutes ago, JonC said: Ok so I’ve delved a bit deeper into this through OOs records and stats facility. That picture has been viewed 759 times in the last 2 years, always by the same person and usually late at night for a duration of 3 minutes. That’s not me guessing, that’s counting and the system doesn’t make mistakes. You really are a total fuckwit. Your technical ability couldn't engineer your way out of a paper bag, much less interrogate the forum stats. Carry on dreaming. JonC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Friendly reminder for us all that @Jon cook's thread is in danger of being trashed. Can we keep it on topic and vaguely civil please? Geoff and JDP 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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